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The Carry-On Chronicles

Inspiring you to live your best life through travel.

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A collection of my published travel articles

The Alluring Benefits of Off-Season Travel
9 New Year’s Travel Resolutions for 2018
7 New England Light Displays to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Visiting the Greek Islands? Avoid These 5 Tourist Mistakes
4 Fun & Free Activities to Enjoy in Mykonos
5 Santorini Experiences to Awaken Your Inner Explorer

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Autumn is definitely in the air and pumpkins are p

Autumn is definitely in the air and pumpkins are popping up everywhere! Can you spot the little stoop pumpkin? 🙃🎃 Personally, I’m still clinging to the last remnants of summer in my strappy dress while simultaneously plotting where I can capture some fall 🍁 before (hopefully) doing my first international trip of the year this season 😬🤞🏻! Speaking of seasons, do any other bloggers find it nearly impossible to keep up with seasonal shifts on your blog/Pinterest? I always find that by the time I get to experience a season/create blog content (such as witnessing/photographing the leaves turning), it’s already too late to promote it 🙈 I suppose you have to capture your content a year in advance and then go hard on promotion the next year... 🧐 Any thoughts/advice on this is greatly appreciated!
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📸: @xiaojiaoz
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#oakbluffs #visitmassachusetts #marthasvineyard #mynewengland #visitnewengland #newenglandcharm #newengland #newengland_igers #massachusetts_igers #travelinladies #fallinspo #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #babeswhowander #girlsthatwander #globelletravels #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #darlingplaces #victorianhome #wheretofindme #travelmoments #femmetravel #sheisnotlost

Continuing my lighthouse saga in Nantucket! Brant

Continuing my lighthouse saga in Nantucket! Brant Point Lighthouse is one of the prettiest gems I’ve seen yet. Although it was smaller than I expected in person (think bug light), the beautiful boardwalk leading up to it makes for some really cinematic shots.
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Photo Tip 📸: The set-up here makes it super easy to center your subject and compose a compelling shot with leading lines. I recommend using a 50mm lens (used here). This was shot at f/4.5, but if you want to achieve a blurrier background, play around with a lower aperture (f/2.8 or below). To experiment with a different perspective, try shooting from the surrounding sand and create some interesting angles!
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📸: @xiaojiaoz
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#nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketphotos #mynewengland #visitnewengland #lighthouse #lighthouses #newengland #newengland_igers #shewhowanders #massachusetts_igers #travelinladies #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #babeswhowander #allaboutadventures #girls that wander #globelletravels #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #thefairytalebloggers #darlingplaces #ladiesgoneglobal #speechlessplaces

Welcoming fall in Martha’s Vineyard! The beloved

Welcoming fall in Martha’s Vineyard! The beloved Oaks Bluffs neighborhood is filled with charming, Victorian-style homes known as “Gingerbread Cottages.” This candy-colored village was originally a 19th century Methodist campground. The little gem pictured here is affectionately named “Mellow Yellow” (peep the cute sign above the door!) 💛
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SAVE these tips for your visit 👇🏻📝: 1️⃣ Although summertime is the most popular time to visit Martha’s Vineyard, I actually think traveling here just after Labor Day is ideal. By this time, the tourist crowds have largely died down and you’ll still enjoy beautiful weather. 2️⃣ Admission to this area is free and many people will wander around to witness the charm and take photos. Just be mindful and observe a respectful distance when shooting here, as these are real properties that people occupy. 3️⃣ Want to stay in one of these cottages? The properties are privately owned and some are available to rent out. There are some regulations you’ll need to follow (such as observing quiet hours from 11 PM to 8 AM). Prices are also steep, so you’ll probably want to split the cost with friends/family members. 4️⃣ Photo Tip 📸: To capture the individual homes and their adorable details, I recommend using a 50 mm lens (used here). However, if you want to capture a row of houses, I would suggest using a wide angle lens (additional photos taken with my 20mm lens to come).
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Would you visit/stay in one of these human-sized dollhouses?
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📸: @xiaojiaoz
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#oakbluffs #visitmassachusetts #marthasvineyard #mynewengland #victorianhouse #visitnewengland #newengland #newengland_igers #shewhowanders #massachusetts_igers #travelinladies #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #babeswhowander #allaboutadventures #girlsthatwander #globelletravels #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #thefairytalebloggers #darlingplaces #darlingescapes #ladiesgoneglobal #prettylittleinspo

I’ve become that girl who chases lighthouses...

I’ve become that girl who chases lighthouses...
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If you told me at the beginning of 2020 that I would be adventuring all around New England, chasing lighthouses, and uncovering the region’s various nooks and crannies, I never would’ve believed you. But I have to say, I’m really glad I had these opportunities! Not only did I rekindle my longtime love for lighthouses, but I also discovered some really beautiful spots I probably wouldn’t have seen for years – or ever! Focusing on New England has also helped me tremendously in terms of my blog, allowing me to specialize in a region, naturally interlink my posts, and keep the Google Gods happy. While I would love to focus/gear my blog toward Europe in the future, for now, I feel fortunate to continue traveling and keep my blog momentum going.
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Travel/Photo Tip 📸: This gem is the Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard. As one of the most beloved spots in the area, bring your patience with you! Unless you shoot at sunrise, you’ll likely need to wait for people to make their way down the path to the lighthouse – and it’s a long path! To give you an idea, by time my friend and I arrived here, set up the shot with my trusty telephoto lens, waited for people to pass, and took turns photographing each other, about an hour had passed 🙈 But we met some really nice people and fluffy 🐶 along the way, so that was a bonus!
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📸: @xiaojiaoz
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#lighthouse #lighthouses #visitmassachusetts #edgartown #marthasvineyard #thecape #mynewengland #visitnewengland #newengland #newengland_igers #shewhowanders #massachusetts_igers #travelinladies #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #babeswhowander #allaboutadventures #girlsthatwander #coastalliving #globelletravels #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #thefairytalebloggers #speechlessplaces

Oh hey, it’s been a minute 👋🏻 I’ve been

Oh hey, it’s been a minute 👋🏻 I’ve been off having countless adventures in The Cape this past week and have much to share with you soon!
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For now, I’m mixing in another gem from Acadia National Park: “The Bubbles.” The North and South Bubbles are the booty-shaped mountain ridges behind the Jordan Pond House. You can reach them via Park Loop Road.
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Photo Tip 📸: To capture these ridges in all their glory, we used my favorite lens for shooting in the mountains. This lens has a long focal length and is ideal for pulling in far-off landscapes and making them look more dramatic. Can you guess which one? 🙃
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📸: @stefpap86
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#visitmaine #acadianationalpark #mainephotography #visitnewengland #newengland #mountdesertisland #jordanpond #travelinladies #theviewfromhere #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #meettheworld #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #lifewelltraveled #babeswhowander #girlsthatwander #femmetravel #wheretofindme #sidewalkerdaily #darlingplaces #sheisnotlost #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #visittheusa #ustravel #mountainview #mountainviews #shetravels

Sharing another perspective of the stunning Portla

Sharing another perspective of the stunning Portland Head Light! Many visitors snap their shots of this beauty from the right-hand side, which is arguably the prime spot. (I shared a shot/video clip from that side a few weeks back.)
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But you may not know that there’s actually a cliffside path to this other stunning viewpoint of the lighthouse on the opposite side. While it’s hard to top the drama of crashing waves on the right side, these enormous rocks on the left definitely make a compelling case!
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SAVE these tips for your visit 👇🏻📝 1️⃣ Heading down on this left-hand side is a steep descent and can be tricky to navigate with all of the large rocks. Wear shoes with good support/traction and skip the flip flops here! Darker rocks tend to be the wet, slippery ones, so watch out for those. I had a less-than-graceful moment here BTS myself 🙈) 2️⃣ Photo Tip 📸: Use the giant rocks to your advantage to create compelling levels in your shot. Experiment with different heights and vantage points by ascending/descending on different rocks as you compose the shot. (We tried about ten different shooting points before settling on this one!) You also have a lot of space to work with here, so I recommend using a telephoto lens, as we did.
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...And while we’re on the topic of Maine, it’s time for a shameless plug 😏 My latest blog post on Kennebunkport – Portland’s neighboring town – is now live on my blog! Tap the link in my bio for 10 fun activities in this charming coastal town!
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📸: @stefpap86
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#lighthouse #lighthousesofinstagram #portlandheadlight #mainething #mynewengland #portlandme #portlandmaine #mainelife #visitmaine #mainephotography #visitnewengland #newengland #newengland_igers #travelinladies #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #babeswhowander #allaboutadventures #girlsthatwander #darlingescapes #globelletravels #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #thefairytalebloggers

I cycled through about 3 different caption ideas t

I cycled through about 3 different caption ideas today and I couldn’t seem to land on one, so I’ll just say: I’ve been having the weirdest dreams recently! Anyone else? I keep having this recurring dream (which is my version of a stress dream) where I’m back in school.
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In last night’s dream, I was in college again and I had all of these weird classes/teachers. One of the classrooms didn’t have chairs for people to sit on. Instead, we all just sat on a giant mattress 😆 And no one was wearing masks in the hallways, which really stressed me out!
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I think I had this dream because I was trying to plan a trip before bed last night and I kept hitting challenges and was finding it stressful. Anyone else having strange/stressful/recurring dreams lately?
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📸: @stefpap86
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#connecticut #connecticutgram #newengland #newengland_igers #thedreamytravels #thefairytalebloggers #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #journeysofgirls #addictedtotravel #femaletravel #worldofwanderlust #roamtheworld #shewhowanders #travelmood #womenwhotravel #letsgoeverywhere #travelwithaninsider #allaboutadventures #galswhotravel #wheretofindme #damestravel #speechlessplaces #shetravels #gltlove #globelletravels #travelgirlsgo #charmingplaces #explorerbabes

I’ve got a spring in my step at Spring Point Led

I’ve got a spring in my step at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse because my latest blog post is now live!
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After a successful lighthouse mission in Portland, Maine – and hitting all the beauties in the area – I’ve compiled a lighthouse guide with everything from photo tips, to a sprinkling of history, to practical travel logistics. Head to the link in my bio or swipe up in today’s Stories to satisfy your lighthouse lust!
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📸: @stefpap86
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#lighthousesofinstagram #portlandme #portlandmaine #visitnewengland #mainething #mynewengland #mainelife #visitmaine #newengland_igers #newengland #visitnewengland #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #girlsthatwander #darlingescapes #globelletravels #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #girlstoptravel #travelpicsdaily #speechlessplaces #wearetravelgirls #explorerbabes #iamtraveler #visittheusa #shetravels

Chase your fairytale ✨🏰✨ . I recently heard

Chase your fairytale ✨🏰✨
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I recently heard Gary Vee say that you should be willing to bleed for your dreams. Dramatic? Maybe. But it’s meant to illustrate a larger point: Ain’t no one handing out dreams for free! Currently, my dreams have me working highly unglamorous 12+-hour days, 6 days a week...
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We returned to the beautiful Gillette Castle State Park for the first time since 2018 to shoot with fresh eyes/lenses and capture some new angles. Although the steepness of this castle makes it a tricky location to capture, I think it’s safe to say that our skills have improved since two years ago. But hey, don’t take my word for it. Check my Stories for one of our original shots from 2018 and judge for yourself! (This is way back when I apparently refused to crop my photos to proper Instagram size 😆)
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Photo Tip 📸: Stef went for a low aperture here to achieve a “deeper” appearance, as he likes to say. When you shoot with a lower aperture, you can achieve a greater depth of field for a “dreamier” shot. Speaking of dreamy, swipe to see me playing around with slo-mo again. This might be my new favorite thing 🤩
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📸: @stefpap86
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#connecticut #connecticutgram #newengland #thedreamytravels #fairytalecastle #thefairytalebloggers #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #journeysofgirls #amazingtravelbeauty #addictedtotravel #femaletravel #worldofwanderlust #roamtheworld #shewhowanders #travelmood #usatravel #womenwhotravel #letsgoeverywhere #travelwithaninsider #allaboutadventures #galswhotravel #travelfashion #wheretofindme #speechlessplaces #folkscenery #shetravels #castles #gltlove

My favorite view from Acadia National Park 🤩 Tb

My favorite view from Acadia National Park 🤩 Tbh, if you showed me a picture of this amazing overlook last year, I never would’ve guessed it’s in Maine.
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Fun Fact 🤓: This spot is actually the highest point along the Atlantic Seabord of the United States! To find out where to access it, tap the link in my bio!
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📸: @stefpap86
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#visitmaine #acadianationalpark #mainephotography #visitnewengland #newengland #mountdesertisland #cadillacmountain #travelinladies #theviewfromhere #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #meettheworld #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #lifewelltraveled #babeswhowander #girlsthatwander #femmetravel #wheretofindme #sidewalkerdaily #darlingplaces #sheisnotlost #girlsdreamtravel #journeysofgirls #damestravel #visittheusa #ustravel #coastalliving #shetravels #speechlessplaces

When I first saw the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse o

When I first saw the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse online, I knew we had to shoot here. I actually did a ton of research on this spot (Pinterest/Google/YT/making phone calls) to plan our sunrise mission here, as there was a lot of conflicting info to weed through. But despite how it may look, little did I know that this would end up being the most challenging location that Stef and I have shot yet, both domestically and internationally! 😱 To find out the full story of why – and how to nail your shot here – check out my latest blog post (link in bio!)
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In the meantime, SAVE these quick tips for your visit👇🏻📝: 1️⃣ Wear shoes with good traction! To get to this viewpoint, you’ll need to hike down steep, slippery steps (and you’ll be doing this in the dark if it’s for sunrise). 2️⃣ Wear bug spray! I’m not sure if it was because it rained just before sunrise, but the mosquitoes were definitely out to play here. Fun Fact: I actually got bit on my forehead mid-shoot (thank God for back shots)! 3️⃣ Get here early. This shot will be tough to set up if you plan on being in it (trust me), so you’ll want the extra time.
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For more tips and insight about visiting, check the link in my bio! And now that you know what you know, tell me: Was it all worth it??
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📸: @stefpap86
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#barharbor #barharbormaine #lighthousesofinstagram #newenglandsummer #visitnewengland #mainething #mynewengland #mainelife #visitmaine #mainephotography #newengland #prettylittletrips #youmustsee #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #girlsthatwander #darlingescapes #globelletravels #damestravel #meettheworld #shetravels #lifewelltraveled #girlstoptravel #travelpicsdaily #speechlessplaces #wearetravelgirls #explorerbabes #iamtraveler
#visittheusa #shetravels

Welcome to my favorite little corner of Kennebunkp

Welcome to my favorite little corner of Kennebunkport: Dock Square! This adorable area is located just behind the square and features the back of charming shops.
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SAVE these tips for your visit👇🏻📝: 1️⃣ To get here, walk down Austin’s Alley and take the wooden footbridge over the inlet that brings you to the Boathouse Hotel & Restaurant. This photo spot is along the water, just behind the parking lot barrier. 2️⃣ This is a popular area for boaters, so you may make some friends along the way! We struck up a conversation with a sweet woman who was out paddling with her pup 🚣‍♂️🐶
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Photo Tip 📸: This photo was shot with a wide angle lens (20 mm) since this was a small corner and Stef had to stand super close to me. Although he was only about two feet away, he was able to capture my whole body with the wide angle.
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Swipe left for the BTS! 👉🏻
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📸: @stefpap86
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#kennebunkport #mainething #mynewengland #mainelife #visitmaine #visitnewengland #newengland #mainephotography #dockside #bythewater #newenglandlife #youmustsee #prettylittletrips #girlsthatwander #sheisnotlost #femmetravel #journeysofgirls #babeswhowander #thefairytalebloggers #mainevacation #livetotravel #travelgirlsgo #wheretofindme #travelmoments #charmingplaces #lifewelltraveled #shetravels #travelinladies #prettylittleinspo #globelletravels

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